The UOC Chancellor Consecrated a Church in Boryspil
Metropolitan Anthony consecrated a church in honor of the Prophet Elijah and led the Divine Liturgy there.
On June 28, 2026, Metropolitan Anthony (Pakanich) of Boryspil and Brovary, Chancellor of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, performed the rite of the great consecration of a new church in Boryspil. This was reported by Metropolitan Anthony on his Facebook page.
The hierarch was co-served by the dean of the district, Archpriest Alexander Bondar, the rector of the church, Archpriest Andrei Oleinik, the local clergy, and guests in holy orders.
During the Little Entrance, the hierarch presented liturgical awards to the clergy of the Elijah Church. After the reading of the Gospel, Metropolitan Anthony addressed the faithful with a sermon, and during the Liturgy the community offered special prayers for peace in Ukraine.
At the conclusion of the celebration, the bishop congratulated the rector of the church, Archpriest Andrei Oleinik, on his 50th birthday and congratulated the parishioners on the consecration of the new church.
As the UOJ reported, a church in the Zaporizhzhia Eparchy of the UOC was consecrated after restoration.
